1. End-of-project phase review meeting (July 3 – 4, 2017)
Enhancing partnership among Africa RISING (AR), NAFAKA and TUBORESHE CHAKULA (TUBOCHA) Programs for fast-tracking delivery and scaling of agricultural technologies in Tanzania
End-of-project phase review meeting (July 3 – 4, 2017)
RICE COMPONENT
Prepared by: Dr. Sophia Kashenge,
Dr. Charles Chuwa,
Mr. Ndimubandi Mvukiye,
Mr. Ibrahim Paul,
Mr. Joel Zakayo and
Mr. Rajabu Kangile

2. Summary description of key activities for rice component Technologies demonstrated
Six technologies were demonstrated. These aim at promoting: 1) the use of improved rice varieties in combination with proper use of fertilizer, 2) Use of salt-tolerant rice varieties in salt-affected rice growing areas in combination with management options for salt affected soils, 3) Use of safe alternate wetting and drying irrigation method,

3. 4) Soil fertility improvement by use of legumes in paddy fields,
Technologies cont.
4) Soil fertility improvement by use of legumes in paddy fields,
5) Reduction of drudgery during rice planting by Introducing and promoting locally fabricated rice seeders and
6) Reduction of health hazards associated with spraying herbicides by introducing and promoting locally fabricated herbicides applicators.

4. The planned activities Sept 2016 - Sept 2017
Visiting target districts and villages to reconfirm previous and new sites
Collecting soil samples and soil analysis for site characterization
Training of farmers on QDS production
Procurement and distribution of basic seeds, gypsum and fertilizers
Demonstration of the improved rice varieties (Komboka, TXD 306, SATO1 & SATO6) and fertilizers (both basal and top dressing)

5. Demonstration of management options for SAS (use of gypsum, FYM, SA)
Activities cont.
Demonstration of management options for SAS (use of gypsum, FYM, SA)
Introduction of direct-paddy planters
Capacity building on training of trainers (extension officers and lead farmers) and lead farmers training other farmers in baby demos
Production of reports (Quarterly)
Conduct field days on established demonstration plots

6. On going activities Harvesting and yield data collection
Establishing rice - legume relay cropping demonstrations
Introduction of herbicide application machinery
Demonstration of proper water management practice (AWD)
Conducting feedback meetings with stakeholders
Preparing radio program and documentary to create awareness on disseminated technologies

7. Activities implemented and achievements Activity 1: Inception meeting
It was conducted in order to
identify and familiarize with various stakeholders involved in rice production,
present and share the protocols for the planned technologies to be demonstrated this season.
A total of 116 stakeholders attended the meetings.

8. Activity 1: Inception meetings
S/N
DISTRICT
TITLE OF STAKEHOLDER
NUMBER 1
Kilombero
DAICO’S Office 2
Village Extension Officers (VAEOs) 20
Lead farmers
NAFAKA Staffs
Mbarali 10 3
Iringa rural 4
Mvomero
Total number of stakeholders
116

9. Activity 2: Sites selected for demo plots
District
Number of villages
Mvomero 10
Kilombero 21
Iringa
Mbarali
Total 51

10. Activity 3: Establishment of demonstration plots
Mother demos
Types of demos
Number of demos
 Targeted
VARFER 46
SAS 4
Calcaric 1
AWD 3
Total 54
Baby demos
District
 Number of demos
Kilombero
 407
 500
Mvomero
206
 300
Iringa rural 89
 250
Mbarali
140
TOTAL
 842
 1300

11. Activity 3: Cont.
Mother demos
Mother demos were established depending on the need of the site/location.
They were established in collaboration with farmers, DAICOs’ office and NRS

12. Activity 4: Procurement and distribution of basic seeds
DISTRICT
Number of farmers received improved seed
Targeted
Male
Female
Total
Iringa rural
4763
3606
8369
2180
Kilombero
6263
5529
11792
4360
Mvomero
2206
1671
3877
Mbarali
4203
2805
7008
TOTAL
13611
17435
31,046
10,900

13. Quantity and type of seed distributed per district
DISTRICT
TYPE OF SEED
SARO 5 (TXD 306) (kg)
KOMBOKA (kg)
SATO1 (kg)
SATO6 (kg)
TOTAL (kg)
Kilombero
3150
280
3430
Mbarali
1110.5 98
442
4.5
1655
Iringa rural
710.5
192
1005
Mvomero
1015
140
1155
5986
616
634 9
7245

14. Farmers received improved seeds cont.
Three times the expected farmers received improved seed (Komboka, SARO 5, SATO 1 and SATO 6)
More farmers demanded improved seeds therefore additional seed (7 tons) were distributed making a total of 14 tons (including small packs)

15. Fertilizer and gypsum 7 tons of fertilizers distributed to 51 villages
8 tons of gypsum distributed to six salt affected soil villages (Iringa and Mbarali)

16. Activity 5: Soil sampling and analysis
Fifty one soil samples were collected from the mother demo sites to determine the quantities of the major three nutrients(N P K) required by rice plant
The results revealed that the soils of all sites have low N content.
The quantities of P and K were found to be adequate for rice production in all sites except few sites in Mbarali

17. Photo soil test

18. Soil analysis cont.
Farmers have realized the importance of analysing the soil before applying fertilizer to minimize unnecessary production cost

19. Activity 6: Training stakeholders (farmers, VAEOs and lead farmers)
Both classroom and field trainings were conducted
47.9 % men and 52.1 % women were trained
District
Number of farmers trained
Targeted
Male
Female
Total
Iringa rural
971
1113
2084
4360
Kilombero
3923
2931
6854
9470
Mvomero
976
1389
2365
5860
Mbarali
392
329
721
TOTAL
6262
5762
12,024
24,050

20. Classroom training session Field training session

21. Trained cont.
Each farmer in a member group trained about 15 farmers in his or her baby demo
Training activity met 50 % of the targeted beneficiaries
This is caused by shortage of rainfall (or erratic rainfall) in some sites (number of baby demos were reduced –Mbarali & Iringa rural)

22. Activity 7: Demonstration of Direct Paddy Seeder
The technology has been demonstrated in three villages namely, Kisegese and Kikwawila in Kilombero and Kanga in Mvomero districts
A total number of 75 beneficiaries were reached.

23. Farmers planting rice seed using direct paddy seeder at Kanga village in Mvomero

24. Location Men Women TOTAL Targeted Mbarali 35 40 75 400 Mvomero 38 45
Activity 8.FARMER FIELD DAYS One field day conducted in each district in one village
Location
Men
Women
TOTAL
Targeted
Mbarali 35 40 75
400
Mvomero 38 45 83
Iringa 34 74
Kilombero 49 48 97
Total
162
167
329
1600

25. Field day cont.
About 50.8 % men and 49.2 % women participated in the field day.
Farmer field day events were broadcasted in media (TVs & radio) in order to reach more people
Field days activities are in progress

26. Partners involved in the project activities
Types of partner
Partners
Role(S)
Local government
DAICOs’ office
VAEOs
Selecting villages
Establishing and supervising demos
Report writing
Supervising distribution of fertilizer, seed & Gypsum
Training institution
MATI Igurusi
Training VAEOs, Farmers
Research institution
ARI KATRIN
Establishing and following-up demos
Training VAEOs and farmers
Project Partner
NAFAKA (MVIWATA, FIPS)
Collecting data (Distributing and collecting DCFs)
Distributing seed and fertilizer
Input suppliers
Fertilizer & gypsum suppliers (YARA, Efrem Agro trading,, Alpha Agrovet suppliers limited & ARABA LTD)
Supplying and distributing fertilizers and gypsum
Seed regulator
TOSCI
Inspection and certification of seed
Producer organization
UWAWAKUDA
Selection of demo sites

27. Challenges, constraints and lessons learned
Rainfall:
Delayed onset of rainfall in some of the sites
Erratic rainfall (reduced number of baby demos)
Destroyed road networks (Digoma and Mpanga villages)
Floods (some demos were washed out (Mbogo, Lukenge, Digoma))
Fall of armyworms and outbreak of stem borers in some sites (Mvomero and Kilombero)
Action taken
Farmers were advised to spray insecticides

28. Available transport to Digoma village during rainy season

29. Difficulty in finding sites that are easily accessible (near the road)
Challenges cont.
Unavailability of improved rice seeds at village levels affecting sustainability of intervention.
Suggested interventions:
To strengthen QDS production.
Difficulty in finding sites that are easily accessible (near the road)

30. Lessons learned
The mode of involving farmer groups are necessary for wider dissemination of the technologies
Training of trainers making training more sustainable
Involving Local government and other stakeholders in technology dissemination strengthened research – extension linkages
For the technology to have more impact it has to be well-packaged

31. Lessons cont.
Farmers learn more when classroom training is combined with field training
Involving farmers in all stages of training increases rate of adoption and ownership of the technologies
Farmers could improve rice productivity even more by analyzing soils of their particular fields for their fertility status prior to planting (Soil analysis will enable them understand properties of their fields and consequently use fertilizers judiciously).

32. Activities needing improvement in future
It is important to avoid coincidence with peak farmers activities when conducting field days
For sustainability of interventions there is a need of investing more in training extension service providers

33. Exit strategies
To sustain availability of improved seeds by training more farmers on QDS production
To extend the technologies to more farmers by increasing the number of VBAAs and provide necessary facilitation for their work
To strengthen linkages of farmers with agro-dealers and other agricultural extension service providers

34. THE END
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